For almost a decade, campaigners for survivors of sexual assault had been calling on government to clarify consent laws. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA
Alleged rapists will no longer be able to defend themselves in court with an “honest belief” that a victim had consented to sex, under a significant legal change being considered by the Government this week.
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan will bring a Bill to Cabinet tomorrow that proposes widespread changes in the
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